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Saturday, July 25, 2015

Looking into taking a tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland? Here are some recommendations from the Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA), which has been promoting Ireland in the American market since 2000.

You can also learn about Tourism Ireland initiatives like the Wild Atlantic Way, Northern Ireland Coastal Route, the Fleadh Ceoil in Sligo, the year-long celebration of W.B. Yeats, and upcoming events in Ireland.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

The 22nd annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Look Park in Florence MA. The festival runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.and features dozens of Scottish bands as well as sporting, cultural and culinary activities.

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Visitors to Boston can celebrate this year's Fourth of July by taking a guided tour of Boston's Irish Heritage Trail, focusing on the Irish who fought in the Revolutionary War and were part of America's quest for independence.

The tour, led by seasoned guide Ted Kulik, takes place on Sunday, July 5, at 2:00 p.m., starting from the Boston Common Visitor Information Center. Tickets, which can be purchased at the Center, are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, students and military.